Women's Adrenaline GTS 15

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$120.00
$120.00 - $130.00

Style #120174

The new Adrenaline GTS 15 women's running shoe takes equal parts support, cushion and balance, and wraps them in a stylish, high-performance package. Treat yourself to the adaptive cushioning of the BioMoGo DNA midsole that responds to your run and the full-length segmented crash pad that gives you ultra-smooth heel-to-toe transition. The Progressive Diagonal Rollbar provides reassuring stability while moisture-managing materials in the upper keep you cooler and dryer when you're on the run.

The Adrenaline GTS 15 runs slightly smaller than previous models. If you are between sizes, we recommend choosing ½ size up.

Traditional cushioning takes a one-size-fits-all approach, but we know that each runner is different. Brooks DNA was developed to continuously tailor the level of cushioning to your specific needs – even as they change during the run.

How does it work?

Brooks DNA is made up of a highly viscous non-Newtonian material or more simply put, a material that adapts to the specific force you apply to it. Part of the brilliance is that this compound was engineered to perform at the molecular level (picture millions of resilient 'nanosprings').

If you looked at Brooks DNA through a microscope, you'd see that it's made up of individual molecules connected in strands. These strands (which form chains) react to the amount of force placed on the foot, dispersing pressure and providing resiliency. Bottom line of this physics lesson: You get tailored cushioning that reacts to your specific weight, pace, gait, movement and running environment – "made-for-me" cushioning vs. "one size fits all."

And, as with all good technology, we’ve taken it a step further (two steps actually):

BioMoGo DNA is DNA technology blended with the BioMoGo midsole to provide adaptive cushioning throughout the midsole vs. just in the heel and forefoot.

BioMoGo DNA midsole includes an organic, non-toxic additive that biodegrades the midsole 50 times faster than traditional EVA when it comes into contact with anaerobic landfill microbes (otherwise known as active, enclosed landfills).

Segmented Crash Pad

What is it?

How does it work?

We know that a key component of maximizing your run is to provide the smoothest possible heel-to-toe transition. The Segmented Crash Pad is one technology we use to achieve this goal.

Shaped like a caterpillar, the Segmented Crash Pad is a midsole made up of independent, yet fully integrated shock absorbers. As your foot strikes the ground, the segments work together to customize your individual lay down to provide the right amount of cushion and seamless heel-to-toe transition for you – making the most of all that effort you put into each stride.

I've been a devoted fan of the Andrenaline GTS 11th edition. I haven't been happy with the successors. The 12th, 13th and 14th edition did not work for me at all. They all...Read complete review

I've been a devoted fan of the Andrenaline GTS 11th edition. I haven't been happy with the successors. The 12th, 13th and 14th edition did not work for me at all. They all felt like completely different shoes. What I loved about the 11 (lightweight, excellent arch support, hugged my foot perfectly, crash pad was firm and responded well) was not there in the 12, 13 and 14s. I was delighted to find that the 15s felt similar to the 11s. I did notice that the 15s ran a bit short. I wear a size 10 but needed to bump up a 1/2 size in the new 15s. (My big toe was touching the top and side of the size 10). Unfortunately with the 1/2 size bigger there's now a bit of excess shoe that buckles when I pull the laces tight around the toe area. It didn't seem to cause any problems during my run though. Overall, they feel and ride very much like the glorious 11th edition :-) I'm very happy. I'll buy a second pair for sure!

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I have been an Adrenaline wearer since version 6 (^ & 11 being my favs). I have had some that I've not really liked but could get by with...not this...Read complete review

I have been an Adrenaline wearer since version 6 (^ & 11 being my favs). I have had some that I've not really liked but could get by with...not this one. Where to begin?

First, the upper is much tighter than recent versions. The volume dimension seems to be the most noticeable pinch: I can't imagine getting orthotics in these shoes. The cushioning felt great at first, but after 6 miles the sides of my feet hurt when I stopped...like, "couldn't run the next day" hurt. I thought maybe it was the surface (trail), so I tried them again on both pavement & track. Nope, still hurt my feet badly: the sides were extremely sore & felt like they were rubbed raw.

I've never had this experience with a Brooks shoe & I'm hoping my running store will take them back & exchange for a version 14 (which apparently I'm stocking up on for next year). I still love Brooks & this shoe may work great for others. But for me it is REALLY different from the past 4 versions & a terrible upgrade for me. If this is the direction the Adrenaline is going I may need to look for a new shoe. I'm really disappointed.

These new Adrenaline 15's are gorgeous, but . . . I have always worn Adrenaline 14's, and loved them for running. The 15's are significantly different in the toe bed; it feels like there's a drop off right at the top. After a 10-mile run, my big toe was sore on the bottom. I returned the first pair thinking I should have listened to Brooks, which states that this new shoe runs small; subsequently, they suggest purchasing a half size up. So I ordered a larger size, but the 9's were too big; the edge of the shoe around my ankle kept hitting my ankle bone. Unfortunately, I've had to return both pairs, and, too, it looks like Brooks is retiring the14's.

GTS 15 has restrictive material across the top/side of the shoe toe box (the part of the toe box towards the arch) that made the shoe very tight. GTS 14 just has mesh across the top which gave my feet room in the toe box area.

Many online reviews suggested ordering this shoe 1/2 size larger than you would normally wear; I found this to be true. I normally wear an 8 and the 8 1/2 fit perfectly. I am a nurse and am on my feet 8-12 hours per day; my legs are less fatigued and the knee pain I was experiencing has almost completely resolved; likely due to the pronation support.